I have received a few emails asking me if I thought going to the Vent Haven ConVENTion was something they should do because they are new into ventriloquism and were not sure if they would be welcomed. My answer to them was if you love the art of ventriloquism, in any capacity, then you MUST make the journey to the ConVENTion.
This is Frank Marshall’s Bernie Birchwood ventriloquist figure. He is a most unusual figure and was created late in Frank Marshall’s career although he has one thing that is a throw back to his earlier creations. He has the leather under his chin but it does not attach as the leather did back in the 30’s and forties.
I am still continually asked why I like Marshall ventriloquist figures so much. As a dealer of antiques for most of my life this is not hard to explain. When you buy and sell you always strive to purchase better and better items because the value increases.
You can purchase items that cost $10.00 add a 20% profit and sell it for $12.00. Then you purchase and item for $100.00 add the same 20% and sell it for $112.00 and so forth and so on up the price ladder. Of course as you find more expensive and better items the price and profit increases.
Since I posted the pictures of this wonderful Ken Spencer “Oley” ventriloquist figure, I’ve had request to see
Here’s the replay for last night’s Ventriloquist Central Telephone Talk with Tom Crowl.
